When we think of the foundations of the church, our minds quickly turn to the account of Jesus, His resurrection and His ascension in the four Gospels. But the Acts 2 impartation of the Holy Spirit to the body of Christ is no less significant. The coming of the Spirit ushered in three heightened abilities—understanding,…
Only God can turn the unimaginable into an overwhelming miracle. If our prayer is truly, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10, KJV), it will require that we engage with God and cultivate four practices that will unlock His power in our lives and communities. I…
Is there anybody out there who has a word from God? It seems like everywhere you look these days, negativity abounds. It’s in print, it’s on television, on the radio, on social media, online. Even the news is little more than an unending soap opera. It almost makes me want to shout, “Really? Are you…
It has been said that God loves stories, and that is the reason He created humanity. Our lives—individually and together —weave stories that tell of His sovereignty and goodness, His love and His great, graceful purpose for each and every one of us. While I was en route to Ukraine to speak, the team learned…
Your words have the power to change your present atmosphere and release you into the future God has planned for you. When you choose to speak words of life and truth, God will show up and show off His glory in ways that will establish your faith walk with Him for the rest of your…
The spring in Oklahoma is a season of beauty and terror. Everything is turning green, blooming and coming alive, but there is also an ominous threat looming in the air itself. When the wind shifts to the south, tornadoes are not far away. There are different types of people when it comes to the danger…
Lean in. I’m about to share with you the secret to church growth—the kind that leads to a movement that will sweep out the doors of your church, through the streets of your community, into homes, and into hearts. It’s something I’ve witnessed in Russia, where the number of churches has gone from 61 to…
Do you work well alone? I don’t. Do you make mistakes? I do. I love being a part of a team. With a team come people, and with people come mistakes. Teamwork is essential for success, particularly in the kingdom of God. Sadly, the body of Christ has been so focused on individual calling and…
The laughter was hard, often and at times delightfully loud as over 1,100 children and adults came to this Sunday night’s Russian Children’s Christmas Celebration. The New Testament Church in Perm, Russia, was jammed and alive with the joy of life. In the three nights of the Children’s Christmas Celebrations, over 3,000 children’s Bibles were…
Moscow at the beginning of the New Year is stunningly beautiful even in the harshness of bone chilling winter. Moscow is a massive city and the traffic is horrific. Add to that the severity of winter, and you have a recipe for depression. But not at Word of Life! Thousands of people come from all…